Recently, there’s been a lot of fuss (and for good reason!!) around the pollution level of the USA, about how many amazing areas have been destroyed or have lost some of their charm. We also hear a lot about how so many clubs and stores are not “what they used to be”. But still, we shouldn’t forget about the many beauties this country has to offer, both natural and human.

1) Gaved by Colorado during millions and millions of years, The Grand Canion outspreads over 5 millions of acres in Arizona. Its landscape constitutes the most important touristic attraction and over 5 million people visit it each year – especially during the summer time.

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The parc looks forward to visitors for the entire year, but the high season is between April and October. Summer implies crowd, blocking and using the facilities of the parc at the highest level, so it is possible for tourists to prefer visiting it during the spring or the autumn. It is more than agreeable for the ones who have the privilege to go there to admire the sight. The landscape they can see from Desert View Drive and Hermit Road is amazing, more than that, paradisiac. The best photos ever can be taken when the sunset or the risen come. Walking represents another pleasant choice a visitor can make.

Moreover, it’s something serious when we’re talking about the Grand Canion, and if there’s no experience, any tourist would better stay away from the inland canions. There can be made one-day trips, all needed being a map, a lot of water, solar cream and a very best friend.

2) Miami is known as the most interesting place in the entire U.SA, unique through its fast development. Although it can easy become “an intoxicant” because of the crowd, the beaches carry over a special charm, exotic, fact that can make any tourist to dream of it and return there when the next holiday comes.

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The activities that can be done there abound, from shopping to playing golf, the city being tooled up with many special places where people can spend their time in extraordinary ways. There also are a tropical park and one of the biggest Zoos in the entire world, called „Miami Metrozoo”. An extra-special moment in Miami is represented by the Calle Ocho Festival, being held right in the center of the city. Just say “we’re going to Miami Beach”. Say it out loud. You’ll know what I’m talking about.

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There are really few cases when people keep themselves impassive when it comes to traveling. But what do we like the most: the fact that we can come back home whenever we want to, returning to our stumps, or seeing new amazing things, feasting all of your senses with the wonders of foreing lands ? If you’re in the 2nd category (as you really should), the only significant problem is the destination itself, this is why we should take in consideration the miracles of the world, made by nature or humans.

Cape Town

Cape Town is the legislative capital of South Africa , the place where is located the Parliament and where lots of governmental institutions have their seat, also being the third biggest city, regarding from the point of view of the great and growing number of denizens. A point of attraction for all the tourists arrived here are the beaches. Because of its geography, in Cape Town there can be visited several beaches during a day, each one revealing a specific sight and an astonishing background. And when you don’t want any type of sun tanning, you can go shopping on Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, or visit Two Oceans Aquarium.

Some of Cape Town’s must see attractions include Table Mountain, the V&A Waterfront and Cape Point. Also, you really should taste the wine from the Cape Winelands!

Freetown

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Harbor on the Atlantic Ocean, Freetown is the capital of the African state Sierra Leone. The territory of the country reveals many rare species of animal and birds like Diana monkeys. Until 2012, Freetown is going to become a perfect destination, especially for the tourists who love playing golf, thanks to the 500 millions project of some English paymasters.
The Harmony Hall, a gallery built on the ruins of a 17th century plantation house, exploring the art and cultural history of the Caribbean, is one of the most impressive landmarks there. One of Freetown’s most recognisable features is its famous cotton tree. The cotton tree has reportedly been in the same position since colonists settled in the area in 1787 when the tree was still a young sapling. It now stands outside the Freetown Museum.

Cairo

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Cairo is the capital of Egypt, with an estimated population of 16 to 20 million. Being the biggest City in Africa, there can be found the seat of the Arabian League. Its most important attractions are: the Egyptian Museum(lodging the biggest collection of ancient egyptian exhibits), Khan El-Khalili(the funniest part of the city, the main shopping area), the Tower of Cairo(187 m height, 43 more meters than the Great Gizeh Pyramid).

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Also known as the Triumphant City, Cairo boasts some of the most impressive landmarks you can see in your lifetime, and some remarkable contradictions; magnificent Muslim monuments blend with the unique Christian churches, and the Egyptian Antiquities Museum contrasts with the part of the city with a modern infrastructure. Almost everywhere you can see merchants displaying their stuff, cultural aspects long forgotten in some parts of the world but also thieves. Watch out for those!

Algiers

In Algiers there are several public attractions, including the Kasbah district, the National Library as well as Bardo Museum and the Catholic Cathedral “Notre Dame d’Afrique”. The Ketchaoua Mosque was, before the attainment of the independence in 1962 the St. Phillipe Cathedral, in its turn converted from an older mosque dating from the XVIIth century. The building is an interesting architectonical monument, a curious mixture of Byzantine and Moresque style. Bardo Museum, important touring objective detains some ancient sculptures and mosaics discovered in Algeria, as well as some algerian medals and coins.

The modern part of the city is built on the level ground by the seashore, which gives it a pitoresque feel, which attracts millions of tourists each year. Despite what you might be tempted to think, it’s a modern capital, despite emerging from a troubled past. The skyline is dominated by two shapes: the Martyrs Monument (Makam ech-Chahid) in the south and in the city center, the box-like shape of the Hotel Aurassi.

Dakar

Dakar is situated on a peninsula, the furthest in the west continental Africa. This s a special place, giving the opportunity of several activities. There are fishers selling the fish and sea food, but also magnificent casinos, imposing museums and cathedrals, residential districts with mantions and small cosmopolitan restaurants.
But probably, what you really should look for is not as impressive as you would think : markets, cafes, splendid food and an exciting night life is what makes it a favorite for a significant amount of people. There are also many art galleries for the romantic; oh, but if you’re like that… the beach is for you! If not, and you’re more like the wild type, check out the Paris - Dakar rally!

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Mysteries are the salt and pepper of a human life. There are many things humans don’t know and never will know - in history, psychology, physics, math or geography.
One of the most famous mysteries that make people wonder is the Egyptian sphinx, the one that has been given lots of interpretations and associations, like being a mystery keeper, a source of analyzing the whole universe(or at least a part of it)… The pyramids and the sphinx in Egypt are probably the greatest tourist attractions in the entire world, or at least they are in top 10; from seniors to small children – everybody knows that the pyramids and the sphinx are one of the greatest achievements of man. Eulogized in poetry, enthroned in legend, the Sphinx remains a symbol of strength, wisdom and mystery for all. Partially buried several times over the years by the shifting desert sands, the Sphinx now stands fully exposed with its impressive dimensions visible to all. The body of a lion with the head of a king or god, the Sphinx lines up with the Pyramid of Khafre.

The myths say that under the famous pyramid there are labyrinths that lead to unknown places, from where there’s no escape for at least a few weeks or even months, apparently turning to eternity. The Sphinx of Giza is a symbol that has represented the essence of Egypt for thousands of years. Even with all of the pictures that we see of the Sphinx, nothing can really prepare you for the time that you finally see the Sphinx with your own eyes.
There are anomalies regarding the sphinx’s soil, according to some tests made by experts, this being another specific feature of it, one more reason to visit it.
The Great Sphinx is to the northeast of Chephren’s Valley Temple. Where it sits was once a quarry. Chephren’s workers shaped the stone into the lion and gave it their king’s face over 4,500 years ago. The sphinx faces the rising sun with a temple to the front which resembles the sun temples which were built later by the kings of the 5th Dynasty.

The word ‘sphinx’, which means ’strangler’, was first given by the Greeks to a fabulous creature which had the head of a woman, the body of a lion and the wings of a bird. In Egypt, there are numerous sphinxes, usually with the head of a king wearing his headdress and the body of a lion. There are, however, sphinxes with ram heads that are associated with the god Amun. But the most amazing is the one we’re taking in consideration today, the one I say we shall visit, as a true wonder of the world, as a perfect destination for an unforgettable trip

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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder or at least that’s how the saying goes. For a few people, beauty, is a bit more relative the people perceive it. Someone might consider an abstract painting horrific, while the other might find it simply enchanting. However there’s something truly magical about something that, we can all agree upon, bridges the barrier between grotesque and serene.

A prison is a symbol of entrapment, torture and suffering. A hotel is mostly associated with comfort, relaxation and escape. Put the two face to face and you’ll find little, to no similarities, however by combining them you can achieve a certain level of beauty and bliss, that surfaces only in the weirdest of places. I mean think about it. Hotel + Prison, Prison + Hotel. I guess inmates would love to serve their time in hotel, but about travel guests lodging in a prison? Here’s 3 of the world’s weirdest, but at the same time beautiful, prisons converted into hotels.

1. Four Season Hotel - Istanbul, Turkey

Maybe the most famous jail house turned luxury hotel is the 65-room Four Seasons Istanbul, which up until 1969 was the Sultanahmet Jail, a detention center for writers, journalists, artists and dissident intellectuals awaiting trial at a nearby courthouse in central Istanbul.

The building’s exterior of Turkish neo-classic architecture was maintained, while contemporary glass additions were created to connect the series of buildings that frame an open courtyard, adding natural light to the hotel’s interior. This hotel offers an atmosphere of personal attention and ease that is unprecedented in Istanbul.

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From the first wooden planks stretched across small ponds in antiquity, to the glass concrete engineering modern masterpieces of today, humankind has definitely come a long way in terms of bridge building. Bridges are the reason point A is now accessible from point B, greatly contributing to the world’s economical and social progress. They’re also a symbol of connectivity, filling the gaps in our souls. Also let’s not forget one of the best things that make bridges so great: their astonishing beauty. Well some of them are anyway, bellow you can find a list of 10 of the most beautiful bridges in the whole world.

10. Khaju Bridge

9. Pont du Gard

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In what’s a new and bizarre new technique of fighting, the new alarmant, New York bedbugs wide scale infestation, man’s best friend has been specially trained to sniff out the critters. Radar the beagle and Taz the Australian kelpie are just two of the ever expanding pack of highly trained canines. Chances are you’ve seen one of them in a flat building or hotel, but you’ve more then certain didn’t give too much thought to their unique talents.

“We are inundated with requests from hotels and apartment owners,” said Carl Massicott, the mastermind behind Advanced K9 Detectives, which has six dogs working steadily and two more in training.

“It’s difficult to keep up with the demand,”

The city’s Department of Housing, Preservation and Development says 6,889 infestation complaints were logged in the fiscal year ending last June, and 2,008 building owners were hit with summonses. In 2004, there were just 537 calls about bedbug infestations, and only 82 landlords were slapped with violations.

Bellow you can see the first digitally created photo on how London’s most expensive property will look on the inside. The computer-generated picture visualizes the £100 million One Hyde Park penthouse, the most expensive flat in the world, upon completion in 2010. Other homes in One Hyde Park, Knightsbridge, have already sold at record prices of £6,000 per square foot.

The whole project is being managed by brothers Christian and Nick’s development company Candy & Candy, featuring 80 flats designed by architect Richard Rogers with communal spas, squash courts and a private wine-tasting facility. Among the buyers you can find some of the most famous and wealthy men, from oil moguls, to actors, to Russian oligarchs.

Knight Frank’s head of residential research, Liam Bailey, said sales at One Hyde Park proved the super-prime property market was still strong.

He said: “One Hyde Park is the most prominent example of activity at the top of the market, but its performance is not an anomaly. The pull effect of One Hyde Park has meant that whereas £2,500 per sq ft represented the peak of the market in Knightsbridge in 2006, 18 months later £4,000 per sq ft is not only achievable, it is now expected for refurbished and newly developed properties in the super-prime sector.”

The premium apartments will feature bullet proof windows, purified air systems and “panic rooms” and everyone on site will have access to an underground passage leading to the nearby Mandarin Oriental hotel. Although not yet even completed, half of the units have already been sold at an average of more than £20 million each with average per square-foot prices hitting £6,000 this year. Thus the previous record struck in last year’s June by, the then newly, converted flat stretching across the first and second stories of two Regency houses in the nearby Lowndes Square, Belgravia, sold for more than £4,250 per square foot, has been broken.

Have you ever dreamed of sailing off into the sunset, on your very own boat which is also your hollyday (or even permanent, if you’re the adventurous type) residence? If you want something of striking simplicity or a luxurious environment, this collection has something for everybody. The Trilobis 65 is a masterpiece of engineering. Reaching 20 metres in length, the semi-submerget dwelling environment is nonpolluting (!), permiting living in harmony with the ocean surroundings. It’s just a fantastic sample of man’s ingeniosity, as it embraces technology that includes high-power composites and nonpolluting hydrogen fuels. Here are some images to help you picture it (the top picture too).

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The world of architecture and structure design has gone a long way in the past year. Technological breakthroughs have made it possible for us to construct buildings faster, bigger and taller then ever before, without any risk whatsoever. Bellow’s a list of nine of the most amazing structures, that are set tower the world in the future.

1. Aqua - USA

Set to be complete in late 2009 in the windy city of Chicago, the Aqua tower will dominate the city’s skyscrapers. While at a glimpse it may seem quite traditional, upon a closer inspection you’ll be able to appreciate the ripple/jelly effect created by variously sized balconies from top to bottom.

2. The Chicago Spire - USA

The Chicago spire will compete with the previous Aqua tower, for supremacy of the cities aerial supremacy. Sadly the Aqua tower may not have a chance, as the phenomenal Chicago spire, when completed in 2010, will be the world’s tallest residential building and the tallest building of any kind in the western world. Resembling a drill, the 609m structure will undoubtedly be a sight fore sore eyes.

4. Regatta Hotel - Jakarta

Built with a nautical theme in mind the Regatta Hotel will be one the most luxurious and eye pleasing resorts in the world. The resort will be consisted of 10 smaller towers, which are meant to represent sailing boats, with a tall, beautifully hollowed tower in their mist, representing a “lighthouse.”

5. Residence Antilia - India

As it can be seen in the photo, this building’s design is quite extravagant and well weird, to me it seems like a modern day Babylon gardens. The structure however has been met with severe criticism and protest from behalf of the native population, which live, in a proportion of 65%, in nearby slumps. Talk about hypocrisy, but alas the project has already been initialized.

6. Russia Tower - Russia

The soon to be completed Russia Tower, will be built in the heart of Moscow, where it’ll overlook the whole area, thanks to a observation station built on top of it. When completed, in the year 2012, the building will be the tallest in Europe, twice as tall as the Eiffel Tower.

7. Penang Global City Center, Malaysia

After months of rumors and speculations, this gigantic, typical Asian project, is in the final stages of approval and will undoubtedly soon start construction. The whole project will resemble a sci-fi like city, with two twin 200 m towers towering the whole complex and the whole island of Penang for that matter. Alas due to the project’s huge size, construction will last at least 15 years.

8. Gazprom Headquarters - Russia

This huge flame shaped building will house the Gazprom headquarters in St. Petersburg, and towering at a whooping 300m, it is certain to make any nearby building tiny in comparison. The building is also set to change color, so say officials, up to 10 times a day, depending on the sun’s position and atmospheric coloring. The building has already been nicknamed ‘corn on the cob’ by unhappy locals though.

9. Burj Dubai - Dubai

And here it is. La creme de la creme of modern architecture and skyscrapers. When completed next year it will be the tallest man-made structure in the world and the tallest building by a long shot with a predicted height of 818m. Currently the tallest building on earth, excluding an antenna, is Taipei 101 in Taiwan which stands at 509m.